Title: Natural Gas Project Engineer
Location: Houston, TX – Remote, Austin, TX – Remote, Fort Worth, TX – Hybrid
Hire Type: Contract-to-Hire or Direct Hire (Relocation Assistance Available)
Compensation: $42.00 -$70.00/hour
About the Opportunity: Sterling Engineering is partnering with Wade Trim to hire Natural Gas Project Engineers to support natural gas distribution and transmission projects throughout Texas. These engineers will work with major utility clients including Texas Gas, Atmos Energy, CenterPoint Energy, CoServ, and SI Energy, supporting the planning, design, and execution of utility infrastructure projects. This opportunity offers career growth, exposure to a variety of engineering projects, and the ability to collaborate with multidisciplinary teams in a flexible remote or hybrid environment.
Key Responsibilities:
- Design natural gas distribution and transmission systems, including pipelines, pressure regulating facilities, metering stations, and related infrastructure.
- Prepare civil site layouts and support utility coordination and trenchless installation designs.
- Develop engineering drawings, technical reports, and construction documents.
- Perform utility conflict analysis and coordinate with utility owners.
- Prepare quantity takeoffs, conceptual budgets, and construction cost estimates.
- Track design revisions and maintain project documentation throughout all project phases.
- Support permitting activities and regulatory documentation.
- Collaborate with project managers to maintain project schedules, budgets, and deliverables.
- Participate in client, contractor, and regulatory meetings.
- Support proposal development and technical presentations.
- Maintain strong client relationships while delivering safe, high-quality engineering solutions.
Qualifications:
- Bachelor's Degree in Civil Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or a related engineering discipline.
- 3–10 years of engineering experience supporting natural gas distribution or transmission projects.
- Experience with utility coordination and utility conflict resolution.
- Experience using engineering calculation tools such as GasCalc, Pipeline Toolbox, or similar software.
- Engineer-in-Training (EIT) or Professional Engineer (PE) preferred.
- Strong technical writing, communication, and organizational skills.
- Ability to manage multiple projects and work independently within a collaborative team environment.
Software:
- AutoCAD Civil 3D
- AUD (Automated Utility Design)
- GasCalc
- Pipeline Toolbox
- OpenRoads (Preferred)
Benefits: As an employee of Sterling, you are eligible to receive a Full Employee Benefits Package that includes paid time off, paid holidays, 3 medical plans to choose from, dental & vision plans, 401(k), and an Employee Stock Ownership (ESOP) plan.
Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, age, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, or genetic information.
